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SD Democratic Governor Candidate Billie Sutton; Finding More Money for Education a Priority

SD Democratic Governor Candidate Billie Sutton; Finding More Money for Education a Priority

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The South Dakota Board of Regents is asking for a funding hike of over four percent for next year, and K – 12 schools are always looking for more state aid.
Billie Sutton, the democratic candidate for Governor, says there are dollars left over at the end of each legislative session….

Sutton says there can be government efficiencies tied to new revenue….

Sutton says other dollars have just disappeared…..

Sutton faces republican Kristi Noem and libertarian Kurt Evans in the November election.

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